In the cryptocurrency market, swing trading has always been a common strategy for investors seeking returns. However, recently, the operations of a large investor in Ethereum (ETH) have attracted the market's attention, showcasing the potential risks of this strategy.



A week ago, this investor sold 10,256 ETH on-chain for 39.336 million USDT, with each ETH priced at $3,835. This transaction could have marked the beginning of a successful swing trading operation, but the market trend does not seem to have gone as this investor anticipated.

Just one week later, the same address repurchased 10,730 ETH on the chain at a price of 50.596 million USDT, with an average price of 4,715 dollars per ETH. This means that in just one week, this investor had to incur an additional cost of nearly 8.8 million USDT to reacquire a similar amount of ETH.

This case vividly illustrates the high volatility of the crypto assets market and the risks associated with swing trading. While swing trading may yield considerable profits, it can also lead to significant losses, especially when market trends go against expectations.

For ordinary investors, this case provides valuable lessons. It reminds us that when making any trading decisions, we need to fully consider the uncertainties of the market and develop corresponding risk management strategies.

It is worth noting that although this operation resulted in short-term economic losses, considering the long-term development prospects of ETH, this investor's decision may still have the opportunity to yield returns in the future. However, this high-risk approach is not suitable for all investors, especially those with lower risk tolerance.

Overall, this case reiterates the importance of maintaining caution and rationality in the Crypto Assets market. Whether experienced Large Investors or ordinary retail investors, everyone needs to remain vigilant about market risks and conduct thorough research and preparation.
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WagmiWarriorvip
· 2h ago
Retail investor Rekt play people for suckers
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SchrodingerAirdropvip
· 8h ago
Large Investors are also losing money.
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DeFiGraylingvip
· 8h ago
What’s the rush to cash out?
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SchrödingersNodevip
· 8h ago
Large Investors also take a tumble, it's hilarious~
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TradFiRefugeevip
· 8h ago
I kind of miss doing swing trading.
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NFTragedyvip
· 8h ago
The retail investor is really wealthy.
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GigaBrainAnonvip
· 8h ago
Play people for suckers, one by one.
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ServantOfSatoshivip
· 8h ago
Suckers are being played for suckers while maintaining a serious face.
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